O2 Beach Club & Spa hosts Michael O’Hare for Food & Rum Festival

The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is a celebration of the island’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant rum culture. This star-studded four-day event showcases the talents of Barbados’ most renowned rum producers alongside local and international chefs and culinary personalities. Barbados is known as the “Birthplace of Rum” and the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean”, and the festival is where it converges for a series of delectable events.

Michael O’Hare, the UK celebrity chef, whose TV appearances include The Great British Menu and MasterChef, burst onto the culinary scene in 2014 with The Man Behind the Curtain, a renowned, avant-garde restaurant located in Leeds, England. The restaurant quickly garnered attention for its innovative and visually striking dishes, leading to it receiving a Michelin star in 2015.

One of the festival’s most anticipated events is Elevate by Oro on 26th October, hosted by Michael O’Hare. Oro, the resort’s eighth-floor restaurant with 260-degree views of the South Coast, serves as the backdrop for an exclusive culinary journey; guests will savour a meticulously curated food and rum pairing dinner showcasing Michael’s international flair blended with Oro’s refined Bajan influence.

“We are honoured to host the prolific Chef Michael O’Hare at O2 Beach Club & Spa during the Barbados Food and Rum Festival,” said Christopher Eastmond, General Manager of O2 Beach Club & Spa. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing exceptional and memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to celebrating the vibrant culinary culture of Barbados with Chef O’Hare’s talents.”

Guests staying at the fully-inclusive O2 Beach Club & Spa during the festival will experience inhouse gourmet experiences and access to the festival, as well as use of the resort’s luxurious amenities. Situated on Dover Beach, O2 Beach Club & Spa features 7 bars, 4 restaurants, 3 pools, golf, and a gym. The award-winning Acqua Spa on the seventh floor features floor-to-ceiling windows for unparalleled ocean views and has the only hammam experience on the island.